Coronovirus is affecting our game as it is so many other sports, activities and ways of life. Hoping members of our community stay safe and well. 

PERFORMANCE
Mid week our Netball Nights team had a good win 35-20 against league leaders Leeds Tigers, the best win so far against this strong consistent team. 
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Our West Yorkshire Seniors pulled off a super win against Calderdale on Saturday. A close run battle resulting in a 42-34 win for our girls, including exposure for several juniors into senior West Yorkshire netball. 

The Prem team and Senior Regional did not have a game this Sunday but our Northern girls were out in force. They had a storming win against Silver swifts the final score was 50-27. 

Our U16B continue to win and remain top of their West Yorkshire League. This week their opposition was Yorkshire Terriers who gave them some good competition despite the convincing score line. Leeds Athletic took the match 41-16. 

In the U14 West Yorkshire League our girls lost 19-37 against a strong Birkenshaw Belles team. 
In the U12 second division our U12 D's played Yorkshire Terriers 2.  It was a close first half, with Yorkshire Terriers being up 2-3.  Then with great interceptions and super team work our girls came out on top, final score 13 - 5.  
The Hi5 team had another great game winning 34-1 against Calderdale. There is no stopping these superstars. 

FRIENDLIES
The U12s had friendlies at Gateways, against Grangetown on Sunday. 
The U12 B team played exceptionally well and had a great 33-9 win. It was a fantastic match for the U12 A’s against a classy Grangetown A team. The result was a loss 25-10 but our team showed lots of character and resilience.

A superb afternoon of netball on Sunday at The Edge, with the opportunity to see game play from Tameside, Oldham, Huddersfield Giants and Hatfield U16s as well as our U14 team in action against Hatfield and Oldham. Narrow losses in both matches for our U14s but two great testing games against strong opposition. 

CONGRATULATIONS
Great news, one of our U17 players Eva Locket has passed her C award umpiring test. A lengthy process involving a day course, a theory test, lots of practise, pre assessment and final practical test. Thanks to Julie Smith who mentored Eva throughout. Well done Eva. 

CORONOVIRUS 
Advice today is for netball players to be washing bibs and balls after each use. Remember to wash your hands before and after the game. 
Wash your hands as often as possible for 20 seconds. 
Watch out for changes in advice, fixtures and training which will be dependent on England Netball and Public Health Guidance. 

ADMIN MEETING
There will be a team admin meeting on Thursday 19th March 6.30am in the drama studio at GSAL. 

TRAINING KIT
Please remember as a performance netball club it is expected that athletes attend training in the correct training kit. Black loose shorts or leggings and black or LANC blue t shirt or vest. Sweatshirts must be LANC black or blue or from Nationals. 

DISNEY
Disney have closed the Paris resort until the 28th March so at present those athletes travelling to Disney in theory are still due to go. However, in reality it is likely that this period will be extended or travel to France will be restricted and insurance will pay out. At the moment it is advised that we wait for further developments so that our insurance will be triggered. Should we cancel now money will not be returned in full and insurance will not cover the cost. Should any major decisions need to be made parents will be invited to contribute to the group response. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

A relatively quiet week of netball this week as no Regional matches scheduled and our Netball Nights match postponed last Wednesday. 

PERFORMANCE 
On Saturday our West Yorkshire Senior Squad had a superb win against Wakefield Wildcats taking the game by more than double and denying Wildcats of a point final outcome 57-27. Thank you our wonderful Maggie Birkenshaw for umpiring at the last minute despite her busy schedule. 

Our Prem 1 team battled hard against Tameside trying to squeeze out a win, but it was not to be despite a superb performance with grit and determination the game was lost 38-53. The score not reflecting how well Leeds Athletic girls played. 

The Northern squad continued their winning streak, a convincing 54-32 triumph against home team Brigg Blades in Scunthorpe. Sitting proud at the top of the league table with a massive goal difference of 230, after 14 games.  

The U16B team produced a super 31-15 win against Shipley As.  Improving their already massive goal difference and sitting at the top of the WY league table. 

After a tentative start, the U14s pulled off a convincing win against Huddersfield Giants this morning in the West Yorkshire League. They were 8:10 down at half time but after a rousing pep talk came out fighting in the second half and won the final quarter 13:4. Final score 29:17.

U12As had an early start against YMCA their first league game since 2nd Feb.  Final score was a good win 25-10. 
It was a great performance by the U12Ds against an older Wakefield Wildcats team. A storming start and close game that ended with a 11-8 loss.

Our Hi5 team had another great game beating Birkenshaw Bells 24-1. This is a tremendous run of results for our youngest athletes, watch out for this team!!

FRIENDLIES
‘‘Tis the season for friendlies, yet another opportunity for our U12s to get court time and extra coaching up in Giggleswick. Winning both games with scores of 16-3 & 24-4. 

On Thursday our U14s played Grangetown during their training session this week and Bury the week before. Resulting in a win and a loss, but definitely a superb opportunity to face the level of competition expected at Nationals should they qualify. 

SPECTATE
Well first of all listen to Netball Nation back on our airwaves this Friday. Listen to our Maggie Birkenshaw (that’s two mentions in this news letter) on this weekly show. 
https://podcasts.google.com/

Our Northern team are playing at 2.30pm v Shipley Swifts at Sedburgh Sports Centre, Bradford BD12 0HQ. Plenty of time to play in the morning quick bite to eat and out to support in the afternoon. Perfect Sunday!!
In Superleague - London Pulse vs Celtic Dragons - Monday March 9 - 7pm (Live on Sky Sports)

NATIONAL SCHOOLS
Good luck to all our athletes travelling with their schools at the weekend to National Schools finals. Hope the weather stays fine for you all and someone comes back to Yorkshire with a trophy. 

ONLINE KIT
Leeds Athletic kit can now be ordered online-
https://www.sportsfx.co.uk/product-category/leeds-athletic-netball/
Socks, dresses and secondhand kit are available from Claire Brennan. Please see details on the new tab on our website. 

TRAINING TIME CHANGE
The U11s training time next week has changed for one week only to 8-9.30am. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Lots of cancellations and fixtures being re-arranged this week. Make sure your diaries are up to date, it’s tricky keeping up!!

PERFORMANCE 
Mid week our U14 Netball Nights team faced a strong second in the league Titans team. Our girls winning at half time couldn’t quite keep up the intensity in the second half when Titans came out fighting, eventual score 26-29. 
Senior Regional girls had a masterclass in Senior netball from Reckitts who were determined from the outset, as a place for them in the Northern league was up for grabs. Leeds Athletic although keen to win the league do not have the opportunity for promotion as one team is already representing our club in the Northern League and only one team per club is allowed. The final score 58-35 did not represent how close the match really was contested or how much effort was put out on court by our team. 

The Northern League girls played against Hi Tech always a physically demanding contest it resulted in a win by a small margin 53-47. 

Western Park Blades were the opposition for the Prem team at Huddersfield University our home venue on this occasion. Despite a really tough fight the game was lost 59-47. 

U16A beat a strong effective Wakefield Wildcats 54-30 the score not reflecting how close the contest was truly played out. The As remain top of the league unbeaten with a whopping 141 goal difference and only half way through the competition. 

The U16B team had a run out versus Birkenshaw Belles 1 a great 50-9 win securing their unbeaten run in the West Yorkshire League and keeps them top of the table. 

The U14A match against Ripon Rockets was cancelled by the opposition so points gained but no court time. 
Matches on one court at Dewsbury were cancelled due to a booking error by the league. Resulting in our U12B v U12C clash, U12D playing Birkenshaw Belles and Hi5 match against Wakefield Phoenix being postponed. 

FRIENDLY
As a result of storm Ciara, school nationals x2, half term x2 and matches cancelled by the opposition, the U14A team did not have a match for seven weeks straight. Lucky for the U14s their coaches and team admin are finding good quality match play to prepare them for club nationals in May. This week it was a strong Bury team who are currently top of their North West league. A fantastic opportunity for some challenging match play and a chance to try out lots of different combinations. A win overall for Bury but a great challenge and lots of learning. 

SPECTATE
Prem and Northern teams are both away next week and Senior Regional has finished. Although not good for viewing West Yorkshire are playing Wakefield Wildcats 9am on Saturday at Freeston Academy. 

Superleague is back and there is one match available to watch  on Sky Sports. 
Monday 3rd March
7pm
Surrey Storm v London Pulse

GOLD CAPS
Fingers crossed our Gold CAPS application has been submitted. Watch this space for news how successful we have been. 

LEEDS RHINOS NPL
Many of our girls feature in the Leeds Rhinos NPL games this is U19, there is usually a small charge to watch these top quality games with future superstars of our game taking to court. Warm up matches beforehand are free and often feature Leeds Rhinos U17 and U15 teams. Lots of Leeds Athletic players are involved in all three levels of competition. Get a whole day of netball for around £4 and support your club athletes. 
Look on the Leeds Rhinos Netball website for more information. 
https://leedsrhinosnetball.net/

BOYS NETBALL
Leeds Rhinos are running a boys netball session. Get your brother, son or friend to see how it is done. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Well, what bad weather on Sunday, most matches were postponed, please look out for the reserve dates from all leagues and add them to your calendar. 

PERFORMANCE
The Netball Nights team continued their winning streak with a 25-17 win over Thundercats producing the 4th win from 4 games in 2020. 
A strong West Yorkshire squad out on Saturday morning took the win from Wakefield Phoenix. Final score 62-28. 

Also on Saturday the fabulous U12s ventured over to Manchester for the ENG tournament.  It was tough having both the A and B team in the same group, but they didn't let that stop them from being competitive, supportive of each other and giving it their all and showing true Yorkshire determination.
The A team were 2nd highest placed team after the rounds beating Kingsway Power, LANC B and only losing to Ellesmere Port (who eventually came 2nd in the whole event)
The Quarter Finals were up against Ribble Valley who were new to the event - unfortunately it was a game too many and we came home - Ribble eventually finished 3rd overall.
The B team kept fighting through all their games in the round and all of the girls did LANC proud

Travelling down to Hertfordshire our Prem team had a hard fought battle with Turnford, on equal terms throughout but the home side taking advantage in the last quarter,  final score 52-47. 

SPECTATE
Watch our Senior Regional team on Sunday 11.30am at York Sport Village, York University, Heslington York. YO10 5FG
Prem and Northern teams are away at Academy Netball club London and Sheffield respectively. 

FUND RAISING
Remember to visit Waitrose, Meanwood and put your token in the box for Leeds Athletic. The more tokens the more funds we raise. 

AUSTRALIA TOUR
Thursday night saw Lisa Fox presenting details of the upcoming tour to Australia at GSAL. Look out for the application forms sent out by e mail. 

DISNEY
All passports and EHIC forms for athletes travelling to Disneyland Paris must be submitted to Susie by Thursday please. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

This week there were some players putting club first, massive thumbs up to Francine Hall, Libby Hodgkiss, Charlotte Beale and Anna Boocock you are all stars and understand the meaning of teamwork. 

PERFORMANCE
Another win for our young netball nighters on Wednesday, a really close battle against Leeds Medics who beat them last time out. The game was won on the last goal, 27-26 the final outcome. 
On Saturday depleted by injury and so many Leeds Rhinos athletes unavailable due to their afternoon fixture, the West Yorkshire Seniors made a brave attempt against Hi Tech but the opposition proved too strong and the score of 44-73 indicates such.
Cumberland were the visitors to Leeds Beckett to take on our Prem squad walking away with the win 43-59 despite all efforts from Leeds. 
The Northern girls won 71- 41 against Seatonians, but it was tighter than it sounds only 10 up at 3/4 time, then they smashed it in the last. 

At the EIS our Senior Regional girls faced Wakefield Wildcats who are always tenacious contenders. The young squad pulled off an amazing 49-37 win to remain top of the league. 
In Juniors U16 Regional continued their winning run on a day with a palindrome date they provided us with a palindrome score 61-16 against Sheffield Concord. 
U16 West Yorkshire girls too remain unbeaten and are top of the league. A great win today 44-12 against YMCA. 
The U14 Regional team are also toppers of the league on goal difference with Kingston in second. This week they out played Chevrons in their 53-18 win. 
Our  U12s had mixed results, the As took a storming lead over Birkenshaw Belles eventually winning 41-12 and although scrappy at times the match provided lots of ideas what areas of their game need improvement. 
The U12Bs had a tough, slow game against Huddersfield Giants losing by 3. Although the game picked up in the latter part the final result became a 10-13 loss. 
In the U12C game Leeds Athletic versus Yorkshire Terriers (1) the game was more evenly matched than the score of 4-22 suggests, Leeds losing out but recognising Terriers superior shooting stats. 
The U12Ds had a game of two halves losing 10-1 at half time and then pulling a 5-5 score out of the bag for the third and fourth quarters, good to see improvement during the game. Final score LANC 6 - Huddersfield Giants (1) 15. 
Once again the Hi5 babes pulled off a stunning win 27-4 against Wakefield Wildcats. Maybe Dan Ryan needs to be looking here for some Super League talent?  

SPECTATE
Prem and Northern teams are playing away next weekend with no Senior Regional match. 

LEEDS RHINOS
It was the start of the NPL league for Leeds Rhinos on Saturday, many of our LANC girls were playing in the fixture against Loughborough Lightning. The main event NPL U19 match was won by the visitors 39-57. The U17s were the victors in their game winning 47-30 and the U15s only a narrow loss 43-48. Well done to all our girls selected and playing in this top draw event. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Not much netball this week due to the Regional round of National Schools. Well done to all our athletes who participated.  

PERFORMANCE 
Mid week our U14 Netball Nights girls beat Leeds Tigers 24-16,  a great win considering the last two match ups giant this team both had one goal in them. 
Our U16 West Yorkshire team were out against Yorkshire Terriers (1) winning 38-13 despite injuries and many tired legs being involved in National Schools the day before. 
The U12As had a stormer against the U12Cs who are a year younger, a match played in good spirit. 100% effort on both sides with a final score of 61-3. 
Again in the U12 age group the B team had a superb 31-8 win against Birkenshaw Belles. 
the U12Ds had a tough game against Calderdale 4-14 was the final score but they never gave up despite being behind throughout. 
Finally our super Hi 5 girls beat Wakefield Phoenix 21-12 so continue their winning streak. 

SPECTATE
Both our Prem 1 and Northern teams are at home on Sunday 2nd February. They will be playing at Leeds Beckett University at 1.30pm and 11.30am respectively. Go along to support and watch great netball free of charge. 

SCHOOL NETBALL
In the Regional round of National Schools at the weekend lots of our athletes featured in their school teams, at this well organised, tremendous showpiece of netball at the EIS, Sheffield. The winners and runners up go through to the National School Finals Welwyn Garden City on 14th March. 
The results were as follows-
U14
Sheffield High
GSAL
U16
GSAL
South Hunsley
U19
Woodhouse Grove
QE

UPCOMING UMPIRING COURSE
Anyone interested in becoming an umpire to support netball and help our club, there is an umpiring course coming up in Harrogate on the 26th April. See the link below. Please encourage anybody you know who might be interested in giving it a go to apply. The club are prepared to support umpires financially and with mentors even if they do not play for us. 
https://engage.englandnetball.co.uk/coursefinder?postcode=LS1
Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Did anyone know there is a netball quad series going on?? Not much coverage on tv and the radio, very disappointing. 

PERFORMANCE
Our West Yorkshire seniors had a fabulous win on Saturday beating Alliance 83-44, that is not a typo there were actually 127 goals scored in 60 minutes!! Once again our team featured Some SuperLeague players Francine Hall and Brie Grierson, amazing playing opportunities for our young athletes to be on court with players of this stature.  
Prem (1) had a tricky encounter against Academy at Huddersfield Uni on Sunday afternoon. Academy leading all the way with a final score of 36-53. 
The Northern girls faced Sheffield Concord in an unpredictable battle but pulling away in the end with a 61-44 win. A small squad of seniors but getting the job done. 
In Senior Regional our team sporting five U16s had a classy win against Hallam, they were so good that the opposition coach came over to congratulate our athletes. Eventual score was 63-47. 
It was a solid win for the U16 Regional Squad in the 3rd game of the Regional rounds, with a final score of 49-12 against Ripon Rockets. The girls gave a good performance, most had already taken to court this morning for WY U16s or Senior Regional. 
The  U16WY squad  won against Shipley 32-14, a pretty impressive score line. All girls took to court in this fabulous win. 
Another slightly tense start for U14 in their Regional game against Shipley, up just 7-4 after first quarter. Came back out to win a strong 2nd quarter 14-3 and kept the momentum going from there, final score 44-12. Felt a lot closer at times but a great team performance. This keeps them top of the league with a goal difference of three. 
In the U14WY league there was a disappointing loss in the first match of the new league against Shipley. They started strong leading 14:6 at half time. Shipley came back in the third quarter winning 9:1 taking the score to 15:15. Shipley eventually winning 24:21. 
U12(1) had a great game against Wakefield Phoenix. Last time they met the score was a win 35-8, this time they managed a 40-1 win, but still lots to learn and build on. 
U12(2) had a resounding win 20-9 denying YMCA a point for not making half score. Great outing for this team placed third in the league table but only on goal difference. 
A tough gig for the U12(3) this morning losing 32-13 to Birkenshaw Bells (1). They kept fighting right to the end though and still smiling, they know this year is for learning and growing, next year they will be taking control. 
The high 5 team winning 21-20 against an older YMCA. The girls showed great strength and determination throughout the court. That’s two out of two for our youngest athletes. 

SPECTATE
No senior matches next week due to the regional round of school nationals held at the EIS. U14 and U16 on Saturday and U19 on Sunday. Go along to spectate it’s free to watch, see what school nationals is all about. Eight teams per age group a winner and runner up from each county round. Lots of our girls will be in action, wishing good luck to them all. 

DISNEY
There will be a Disney meeting at GSAL at 7pm on Thursday 23rd January. 

AUSTRALIA 2021 TOUR
Yes it’s happening our second tour to the Gold Coast in Auz for U20s.  Come along to hear what it’s all about on 6th February 7.15pm in the drama studio GSAL, it is the trip of a lifetime. Last time the girls entered an Australian netball tournament, surfed at surfers paradise, climbed the Sidney harbour bridge, had technical and tactical sessions with highly qualified Australian coaches, self massage instruction at the Australian Institute of sport, had a speed boat ride, went sightseeing on bicycles and of course loads of netball matches in unbelievable venues. 

UNDERSHORTS AND DRESSES
Please take a look at your dress and under short length. Consider the movements made when playing it is really unbecoming when these items of clothing are too small. Longer length dresses are available from Kukri for our taller girls. 

UMPIRES
Please continue to ask your friends and colleagues if they are interested in becoming a qualified umpire? Leeds Athletic are keen to finance and support new umpires. Please get in touch with Susie Stead. 
susiestead@hotmail.com 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Lots of netball going on this week around the club and at international level starting on 19th January in the quad series. Be sure to watch something to aid your personal development and knowledge of our beautiful game. 

PERFORMANCE 
Mid week our netball nights team pulled off a super 29-22 win against Titans who beat them last time out. Good start to the new year for this young team mostly U14 playing in an adult league. 

Our West Yorkshire Seniors stormed through with a fabulous 53-37 win against Morrisons on Saturday, winning throughout in the toughest of encounters. Great to see SuperLeague players Brie Grierson and Tuaine Keenan on the team sheet. What fabulous opportunities for our younger players to be in a squad with these superstars of our game. 
On Sunday the Prem (1) girls had a relatively short trip to Grangetown hoping to bring home another essential win to follow last weeks success against Hucclecote. It was a fighting performance  throughout but a tough ask, resulting in a 39-58 loss. 
Oaksway were the visitors to Leeds Beckett University to play our Northern League team. An awesome performance produced a 66-37 win for us and a photo on Twitter with coach Jan Hemsley celebrating in an unusual way!!
It was the second set of matches in the Regional rounds for the U14 and U16s. The winners and runners up from West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Humberside leagues pre Christmas, plus two more qualifiers, enter the Regional League playing each other once.  Winners and runners up of this competition go on to the National tournament where the best 18 teams in the country compete to become the National Club Champions. 
The U16s were pitched against South Yorkshire rivals Dronfield in a tense battle winning 44-20 but it felt much closer than that at the time. 
The U14s played YMCA who qualified in second place from West Yorkshire so a tricky fixture. Our girls got the bit between their teeth and produced a great win 29-14 keeping their goal difference ticking over and remaining at the top of the table above Dronfield and Kingston. 
The teams remaining in the West Yorkshire leagues reset and play in a revised West Yorkshire Competition. Although our U16B team were second in the pre Christmas league, as clubs are only allowed one team to qualify for Nationals our B team remain in the West Yorkshire League. Although, it has to be said the competition in the West Yorkshire League is almost as tough as the Regional league. 
The U16Bs faced Birkenshaw Belles, a great match to watch developing players blossoming on both sides. The eventual score was 44-11. Our U14Bs did not have a game this week. 
In the U12 top division our U12(1),  (2) and (3) teams were in action. U12(1) played Huddersfield Giants(1) beating their previous score against them, final score 41-9. The U12(2) took on Yorkshire Terriers winning 22-5 and U12(3) (our U11A) lost 15-7 to a much bigger Wakefield Phoenix (1). 
In the second division the U12(4) (our U11B) played Huddersfield Giants(2), final score 12-7 to us, with great play throughout the court. 
Finally our youngest superstars started out on their netball journey in their first Hi5 match in the West Yorkshire League. Congratulations to all who played and gave 100% effort. They won 29-1 against Yorkshire Terriers. 

SPECTATE
The Prem (1) team are playing Academy at Huddersfield University 1.30pm on Sunday 19th January. Come along and support this top class netball free of charge. 

There are upcoming internationals showing on sky sports mix-

Sunday 19 January 2020
England v New Zealand 4.45pm
Jamaica v South Africa 2.15pm

Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
Wednesday 22 January 2020
England v South Africa 7.45pm
Jamaica v New Zealand 5.15pm

Arena Birmingham
Saturday 25 January 2020
England v Jamaica 4.45pm
New Zealand v South Africa 2.15pm

Copper Box Arena, London
Sunday 26 January 2020
1st v 2nd place match
3rd v 4th place match

FUND RAISING RAFFLE
Many thanks to everyone who contributed prizes and bought tickets for our junior raffles before Christmas. Special mentions to the ladies who organised, sold the tickets and raised £460 in total. 
U16s Lou Higgins
U14s Catriona Astbury
U12 Claire Brennan
U11 Kate Shipley
It’s the seniors turn next, let’s see if you can beat the average of £115? If a senior player or parent of a senior player can get in touch with susiestead@hotmail.com and offer to run a raffle that would be brilliant. After all the immediate beneficiaries are the Prem players for transport and dedicated performance coach. 

FUND RAISING DONATION
This week a very generous anonymous benefactor has donated £500 towards our club fund raising drive. On behalf of the whole club please accept our gratitude and thanks. We hope that you will see the club reap the rewards as we move forward with new initiatives. 

UMPIRE SHORTAGE
Do you know anyone interested in learning to become a netball umpire (and become very popular in the process!!) please get in touch with susiestead@hotmail.com
The West Yorkshire Junior Leagues desperately need umpires for Sunday morning matches largely in the M62 corridor.  
Leeds Athletic are keen to support and sponsor prospective umpires, pay for the course and expenses. Please think of anyone inside or outside our netball club male or female looking for a new venture, which is free exercise, indoors with a reasonable payment for two hours umpiring once qualified. 
The testing and training is not a push over and those who have played before will find it easier to succeed, but non players can also apply. 
Please ask around at work or think of a contact who may need a new direction or advertise it at work. Our game cannot be played without umpires please support this initiative. 

DISNEY
There will be a parents meeting at GSAL 7pm on 23rd January to discuss all things Disney. Parents are kindly requested to bring photocopies of your athletes passports and EHIC if they have them available they may or may not be required depending on Brexit. 

AUSTRALIA TOUR
Final meetings going ahead this month to decide which operator to go with for our 2021 Australia tour. Watch this space. Get saving empty the dishwasher and wash Dads car!!

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

​Very best wishes for a happy successful New Year. 

PERFORMANCE
Our young Netball Nights squad continue to learn lots playing each week against strong, adult opposition and developing at a fast rate. Before Christmas it was a loss to Pitch Slap. 

Depleted numbers against Calderdale in the West Yorkshire Seniors saw a closely contested match. Winning throughout the magnificent seven just lost out by two goals 41-43 final score. 

On the 5th January the Senior Regional team faced a determined Sheffield Stormers. A tough second quarter found them behind by 10 goals rallying in the third quarter the score was 27-27 but then eventually lost by 37-39. 

Great game to start the new year for the  prem 1 squad too against a very tough and competitive Hucclecote team. Out to prove themselves after a poor outing  earlier in the season, they definitely showed their capabilities. 
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There were some great connections and flow in the game which isn’t always the case after such a long break. Everyone was up for the challenge in the neck and neck game and stayed strong to win their 1v1 battles. Massive shout out to the defence who worked tirelessly and ruthlessly to limit Hucclecote’s attack who were very strong and patient. After a few breaks in the 3rd quarter which ended up being clawed back, LANC were able to hold off Hucclecote in the 4th quarter and solidify the hard work with a 4 goal win. 

Our U16A team had their first Regional League match against West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants victorious once again in a tight match final score line reading 32-21. 
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Our U14A were also starting their Regional journey towards National finals. A superb 47-10 result with the whole squad taking to court against Sheffield Concord. 

TRAINING
All training back to normal next week. 

ROB BURROW FUND RAISER
Massive congratulations to Mark Boocock our treasurer and coach who organised a brilliant mixed netball tournament on the 5th January. Proceeds raised were in excess of £2000 contributing to the donations previously made for the 37 year old Rob Burrow former Leeds Rhinos player who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease before Christmas. Money was raised from entry fees and a raffle. Many thanks to all who contributed in any way entering a team, volunteer umpires, scoring, score runners and table assistants, raffle prize providers, raffle ticket sellers and to The Edge for offering such brilliant facilities free of charge. BBC Look North were there and Tanya Arnold sports presenter played all afternoon. Woodhouse Grove School were the eventual winners. All in all an excellent event for a great cause, loved by so many and a repeat required next new year, so if you missed out get your trainers polished up for 2021. Anyone wishing to contribute to this cause please follow this link. 
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.action?charityCampaignUrl=robburrow

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